Dannielynn: Kentucky Derby Appearance By Dannielynn, Larry Birkhead Amazes All

Dannielynn attended the Kentucky Derby with her dad, Larry Birkhead, over the weekend, and many couldn’t get over just how much the child has grown — and how much she resembles her late mother, Anna Nicole Smith. Attending the Derby has become somewhat of a tradition for Dannielynn and Larry, who have gone to Churchill Downs every year since 2010.

According to PopSugar, the father-daughter duo walked the red carpet together, and posed for photos in the coordinating pink outfits.

“The adorable 8-year-old walked the red carpet with her doting dad, Larry Birkhead, who kneeled down to give her a sweet kiss. Even cuter: the duo dressed to impress in matching pink outfits.”

Dannielynn wowed at the 141st Kentucky Derby on May 2, as she really has turned into a beautiful little lady. Always quite the fashionista, Dannielynn didn’t disappoint this year, though she went for a more sophisticated look than in previous years. According to E! News, the youngster wore a Monsoon dress that was covered in light pink rosettes. She wore a headband with a large flower adornment, pink sandals, and carried a silver handbag.

Of course nothing beats the duo’s 2013 Mary Poppins ensembles.

“I have told her from a young age, ‘Mom’s in heaven,’ she understands that. She’s pretty satisfied with the stories that I give her at this moment,” Larry explained.

Dannielynn’s Kentucky Derby appearances are really the only times people get to see her in public. Birkhead has been very protective of his little girl, and he doesn’t like her to spend too much time in the spotlight. That doesn’t mean, however, that they don’t take advantage of opportunities that present themselves.

As previously reported by the Inquisitr, the two appeared on Celebrity Wife Swap last year. Dannielynn has also done some modeling, appearing in a Guess Kids ad when she was 6-years-old. The two also took part in a television special called After Anna Nicole: The Larry & Dannielynn Story which aired in 2013.

Larry Birkhead has been praised for being such a good father to his little girl after Anna Nicole’s passing. He has raised her really well, and those who know the family have nothing but wonderful things to say about his parenting, and about how Dannielynn has adjusted to life with one parent.

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